Surrey · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Hoe
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Hoe, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Questions from Hoe
Is my home in Hoe listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Hoe?
Yes. Hoe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when booking.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hoe
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you are worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and standing water on a flat extension roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Hoe are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Hoe (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Let us know your timetable
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Hoe, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hoe, phone 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Why act early in Hoe
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. A survey fills that gap before you commit. For an older or listed building in a place like Hoe, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Hoe
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A written report with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
Towns and villages near Hoe
Also in Hoe
Buying a home or a new roof in Hoe
About 4 miles north lies Hatchlands Park, a reminder of how long the area around Hoe has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mark: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming. If you let a flat or house near Gomshall station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Hoe is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cover Hoe and the rest of Surrey. Our Surrey coverage includes Hoe. You can also see our page for Guildford.
We survey roofs across the GU5 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Fulvens, Pursers Lane and Crest Hill. We also cover the places around Hoe: Sutton Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north), Abinger (1 mile east) and Little London (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hoe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Colekitchen Down and The Volunteer pub. For rail, the closest station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.1 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (1.5 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Silent Pool and Leith Hill.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Hoe
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hoe
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.